February 02 / 16.05 Musselburgh

16.05

Good To Soft

Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £8977.7
  • 2m 7f 180y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 5/451P C BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
His first handicap and first time beyond 2m1f when ridden out for a narrow success over 2m4f here (good to soft) in December; Conner McCann on board again when pulled up with a respiratory noise over C&D (soft) on New Year's Day; a great deal therefore depends on the subsequent wind surgery and first-time tongue-tie.
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4

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Prince Of Perth

11st 11lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Won over 2m4f here (good to soft) in December on handicap debut; pulled up with a respiratory noise on soft next time but returned from wind surgery for a clearcut win over C&D (good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) last month; ridden by Conner McCann for those three starts; up another 6lb but lightly raced and has more to offer.

5/1

1st

6

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Prince Of Perth

11st 10lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

midfield on outer

10/1

1st

6

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Prince Of Perth

11st 10lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

midfield on outer

10/1

OUR TIP

9/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -33434

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Usually thereabouts but it's not been good enough for a win this season, trying cheekpieces or visor on last four starts; it's removed today but this mark still looks a stumbling block.
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3rd

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

20:08 Cartmel

Hostile Hotelier

10st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Four-time hurdle winner who is 0-6 over fences (despite a lower mark) and was beaten a good way at Hexham (3m) on his return to this discipline after a break; the other two appeal more.

100/30

4th

4

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:30 Hexham

Hostile Hotelier

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Four-time hurdle winner, including over 2m on heavy ground here; decent second over fences at Sedgefield in October (3m2f, good) but last two runs have been over hurdles (took a heavy fall when running well last time); a possible.

13/2

2

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

14:37 Warwick

Hostile Hotelier

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Had a break since finishing lame when second on his return to hurdles at Newcastle in October (2m7f, good; handles softer); looks high in the weights now but he's likeably consistent.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 62-3

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Placed in both his points and showed ability over 2m3f/2m5f on all three hurdling starts; off since November but an interesting prospect upped in trip for this handicap debut.
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2nd

4

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Thunder N Lightnin

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

led, raced in second when headed 3rd, no chance with winner from 2 out

7/4

Form: 211124 CD BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won here in November before runner-up in another C&D race in her bid for a four-timer and then a close fourth at Catterick when the whole field granted the runaway leader too much rope; another 4lb higher today but she's progressed well this season.
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8th

8

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

15:55 Cartmel

You Some Girl

10st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Rebecca Menzies

Made a winning start over fences at Newcastle (2m7f) in October; has failed to build on it though and she unseated her rider at Hexham (3m) two weeks ago; has a bit to prove.

16/1

6

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:30 Hexham

You Some Girl

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a three-runner handicap at Newcastle in October (3m, good) but hasn't done quite as well since; back on her last winning mark.

12/1

5th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

13:13 Carlisle

You Some Girl

11st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a three-runner handicap at Newcastle on chase debut in October (2m7f, good); no easy task when pulled up in Lincolnshire National last time; unexposed as a chaser and should improve.

10/1

Form: P77331 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
On the go since May and scored under James Robottom over 2m7f at Market Rasen 16 days ago; back up 4lb but that win came in clearcut style.
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3rd

5

4th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Belvedere Blast

11st 4lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Five out of seven hurdles wins have been recorded in the month of June; mark and trip fine, but although once a winner after 151 days out his record following an absence is a bit mixed overall.

8/1

4

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:08 Newcastle

Belvedere Blast

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Several flights were omitted when winning at Market Rasen (2m7f, good; visor refitted) but consistent in the main and perhaps needs further than the 2m4f he ran over last time; not ruled out.

6/1

Form: 1-1937 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won well twice at 2m4f (once here) last spring; fair third over C&D in November was easily the best of her three more recent outings but did not prove her stamina; had wind surgery the day after her latest start and needs overall improvement.
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7

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Perth

Not In Kansas

10st 13lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Ran respectably over 2m4f at Perth last month in a race she'd won a year earlier; capable of being involved but the return to 3m presents a question mark.

8/1

4th

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

21:00 Perth

Not In Kansas

11st 1lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: N W Alexander

Best to forgive latest effort (finished lame); ran encouragingly in most recent attempt in this grade; successful in this race last year and warrants respect off a workable mark.

9/1

4th

6

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

21:00 Perth

Not In Kansas

11st 1lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: N W Alexander

Best to forgive latest effort (finished lame); ran encouragingly in most recent attempt in this grade; successful in this race last year and warrants respect off a workable mark.

9/1

Form: 37P-44

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
0-9 for Gordon Elliott, best effort last term over 3m1f on heavy; back near that form over 2m4f here on the latest of two starts for new connections but balance of form suggests she is not on a great mark.
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1st

4

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

20:28 Hexham

See A Stride

10st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Ex-Gordon Elliott; Irish point winner in 2021 but yet to win under rules; creditable second in a maiden hurdle at Carlisle in February (2m3f, good to soft) but lesser run over that same C&D back in handicap company last time; others stronger.

7/1

1st

4

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

20:28 Hexham

See A Stride

10st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Ex-Gordon Elliott; Irish point winner in 2021 but yet to win under rules; creditable second in a maiden hurdle at Carlisle in February (2m3f, good to soft) but lesser run over that same C&D back in handicap company last time; others stronger.

7/1

Form: P7-P38

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won at Ayr (2m2f, soft) in December 2023; two respectable shows from seven starts since, both over 2m4f here and under Dominic Hislop on penultimate start; it's a fair while since he ran over much further than that and it may be worth another go, but he is very in and out.
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3

13th May 2026

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Beat The Retreat

11st 8lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Won two of his last four, accounting for Snow Dragon at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft; from 4lb lower) in February; the snag is that the other two efforts were laboured ones, beaten 28l into fourth over 2m here (good) three weeks ago; this longer trip can assist.

8/1

4th

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Beat The Retreat

11st 6lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Inconsistent but won at Ayr (2m3f, heavy) in December and returned to form to win at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft) in February on his latest start; ran well on good ground here last May and it's possible he'll cope with the drop back in trip; he can be in the shake-up if on another going day.

7/1

1st

5

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

16:50 Musselburgh

Beat The Retreat

11st 2lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Three-time winner, most recently at Ayr (2m3f) on penultimate start; however, by no means certain to repeat that form, being far from consistent otherwise.

12/1

Form: -54120

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
4-27 over hurdles, the latest win at Cartmel (2m6f) last July; off 107 days before tailed off at Hexham in December and although he does have 3m form, he may prove vulnerable in this field.
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4th

4

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Secret Secret

11st 11lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Three course wins over 2m6f; below par in two races before finishing fifth behind Evenwood Sonofagun here on Monday; has to step up.

10/1

5th

1

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:13 Cartmel

Secret Secret

12st 0lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Gained three of his five hurdling wins over C&D; would appeal more on ground slower than good but last month's low-key reappearance run ought to have teed him up for this return to Cartmel; no surprise if he features.

4/1

9th

11

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Secret Secret

11st 2lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Won here in 2023 but probably better known as a Cartmel regular now (gained last two wins there); off since a poor run in November and might be of greater interest when back at Cartmel and with this outing behind him.

16/1

Form: 129748

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
First and second over fences last May/June when the cheekpieces were first enlisted but he's not shone since; had wind surgery before last two starts; not proven beyond an extended 2m6f and this is his first run over hurdles since last January.
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6th

6

11th Sep 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:35 Uttoxeter

Leading Force

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

C&D winner in May on his second start for James Owen and was holding his form until heavy defeats in his final two races; now on a recovery mission.

8/1

3rd

2

29th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:18 Fontwell

Leading Force

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Scored at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in May, his second start for James Owen, and ran big race when clear second to thriving opponent at Cartmel (3m1f, soft) in June; needs to bounce back from last month's duff effort at Market Rasen but still features prominently in calculations.

4/1

7

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Market Rasen

Leading Force

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

Looked a hard ride when second at Bangor (3m, good) but travelled sweeter with the blinkers back on at Cartmel (3m1f, soft) and just missed out; nudged up another 3lb but has to be respected.

8/1

Form: 63-437 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Seven wins in his years with Nigel Twiston-Davies but none since 2022; this is easily his career-low mark and he returns to hurdling (from chasing) for first time since April 2021; off three months and new yard.
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2

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Topofthecotswolds

11st 13lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Ollie Pears

Once useful for Nigel Twiston-Davies but his long losing run has continued for current yard and ran no more than okay in the first-time visor at Kelso 17 days ago; others appeal more.

10/1

4th

2

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Topofthecotswolds

11st 13lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Ollie Pears

in rear

10/1

4th

1

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Topofthecotswolds

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ollie Pears

Useful over several seasons when trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies; signed off for him with some below-par runs in the autumn and made low-key start for new stable this year but significant positives can be drawn from his run in refitted cheekpieces at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) last month and he has possibilities here if combination of drop back in trip and first-time visor pays dividends.

9/1

Form: 4-3463 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden here (2m4f) in December 2023 but tailed off trying C&D next time; third or fourth over about 2m4f in three of his four handicaps, with today's tongue-tie and blinkers for the first time on latest outing (made most); needs to find extra.
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5

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 4

16:15 Carlisle

Got Your Back

11st 3lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

0-6 in handicap hurdles but often ran well and was third of six at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) in March when last seen; runner-up in a point in February 2023 and his trainer's horses often improve when sent over fences; interesting contender on chase debut.

15/2

3rd

7

4th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Got Your Back

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Third or fourth over about 2m4f in three of his four completed starts in handicaps; fell mid-race at Musselburgh a month ago when returned to 3m; others might be better treated.

12/1

4

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Got Your Back

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

prominent on inner, fell 5th

9/1

Form: 34

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
£95,000 sale after winning a soft-ground point last May; minor honours over 2m in his two runs over hurdles, admittedly beaten 26l last time but this is a very different trip for handicap debut; needs a market check.
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2nd

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

19:32 Market Rasen

High Dancer

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Didn't see out 3m when well-held third at Doncaster (good to soft) in March but ran well for a long way and is now back on same mark as for his clear second behind a useful rival there (2m3f, soft) in November; also suited by good ground; could be a tough nut to crack if aided by new cheekpieces.

5/1

3rd

6

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

15:02 Doncaster

High Dancer

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Nicky Richards

Won a 2m5f maiden hurdle for James Ewart last season (good); hasn't progressed in handicaps this term and was beaten a long way at Haydock last time (2m5f, good to soft; trainer blamed the ground); each-way chance.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £61.70
Straight Forecast £57.24
Tricast £294.16
Trifecta £579.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thunder N Lightnin

The Times:

You Some Girl

RP RATINGS:

Belvedere Blast

TOPSPEED:

Hostile Hotelier

POSTDATA:

Got Your Back

The Star:

Secret Secret

Telegraph:

You Some Girl

LAMBOURN:

Thunder N Lightnin

D Express:

Thunder N Lightnin

Daily Record:

Thunder N Lightnin

Daily Mirror:

Belvedere Blast